The green spots found on some copper coins are called verdigris this is a copper salt like rust. It is usually copper acetate, but can be a copper hydroxide. Neither of these would come off with any kind of...
Cleaning Ancient Coins INTRODUCTION The first step in cleaning ancient coins is to acquire some. Ancient coins are those older than medieval times and some of the most plentiful are from the Byzantine Empire....
So you've got SKY - and you have heard that SKY+ is superb - you own your SKY box and you don't want the SKY install engineer charging you a fortune for a simple job - let alone the hassle of drilling more...
Almost any Diesel engine can be run on SVO (Straight Vegetable oil). You will need to know a few things however before you pop down to the supermarket and fill up on rape seed oil.The type of injectors you...
HOW TO SPOT FAKE ROCK REPUBLIC VICTORIA BECKHAM JEANS: PART ONE! THE BASICS... RULE #1:DON'T HIT THAT BID BUTTON JUST YET IF YOU SEE A PAIR YOU LIKE!!! Do your research first to avoid being...
This Guide will help you make an informed decision before purchasing, or selling fine jewellery on eBay - it contains information on UK hallmarking law and useful tips to make your buying safe and enjoyable. ...
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1780 Maria Theresa (Theresia) Thaler First Things First The first thing to note about these coins is that they were not struck in 1780, but have been issued ever since, as an official restrike by the ...
This guide is intended to give a brief outline of the history of the pocket watch, from its beginnings in the 16th century, up until the early part of the 20th century. It covers the technical development and...
Here's a convenient way of how to tell if you have real silver coins/rounds. Carefully balance the coin flat on the tip of one finger, then use something like a pen to gently strike the edge of the coin. You...